Subordination and Submissiveness

Subordination

Subordination noun - A bending to the authority or control of another.
Usage example: an oligarchy requires subordination by the masses to the will of a tiny elite

Submissiveness and subordination are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Submissiveness" instead a noun "Subordination".

Submissiveness

Submissiveness noun - A readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others.

Subordination and submissiveness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Subordination" instead a noun "Submissiveness".

How words are described

female female subordination female submissiveness
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